RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain fought to a tense 1-1 draw in a blockbuster Coupe de France round of 64 tie on December 23, 2024. The match at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis lived up to its billing as a clash between Ligue 1 heavyweights, with both teams having chances to win it. PSG, with their star-studded lineup, likely controlled possession, but Lens's intense press and passionate home support made it a difficult evening. The home side scored first to send the stadium into a frenzy, but PSG's quality eventually told as they found an equalizer. Neither side could find a late winner, setting up a mouthwatering replay at the Parc des Princes to decide who advances in the competition.